• Fans were confused seeing John Torode on the new series despite his dismissal being announced in July • Viewers criticised the taste test challenge, calling them too simplistic • Grace Dent joins as a new judge on the show

Celebrity MasterChef viewers have been left scratching their heads at the new series launch for a number of reasons.

Series 20 episode one kicked off on the BBC this evening, with celebrities including Blue’s Antony Costa, Paralympian Gaz Choudhry MBE, drag queen Ginger Johnson, actor Katie McGlynn and TV personality Uma Jammeh battling it out in the kitchen.

Firstly, some viewers were surprised to see presenter John Torode still judging the celebrities following his axe in July after 20 years presenting the show.

While the BBC confirmed this series would air w

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